It is ridiculously simple: Put four ingredients into a pot and place it on the stove, no chopping or slicing required. But it's not because of how easy it is that it's a favorite; it's because the flavor is addictively delicious.

The reason this salad holds up so well at room temperature is because you dress it twice. It absorbs the first round of dressing completely, the second addition keeps it glossy, and a fistful of walnuts and breadcrumbs means there's always something to bite into.

Getting the consistency of the creamy mushroom sauce right is key for this pasta recipe. You want to reduce it just until it clings to the pasta to create a light coating; be careful not to reduce it too much.

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